permeability
noun
per·me·abil·i·ty
ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being permeable
2
: the property of a magnetizable substance that determines the degree in which it modifies the magnetic flux in the region occupied by it in a magnetic field
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The site will have a network of groundwater monitoring wells, and there will be a protective base built from 3 feet of low permeability compacted soil and 1 foot of protective cover.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
Instead, the non-profit research institution has come up with an advanced silicone polymer membrane that has high oxygen permeability, yet is hydrophobic to keep water from seeping through.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
The mug's lid is made out of polypropylene, a common thermoplastic that is chemical resistant, heat resistant, flame resistant and gas and water permeability resistant, German manufacturer Xometry said.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
Building on cotton’s inherent breathability, textiles can also be made into mesh fabrications for even more air permeability.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
Instead, the non-profit research institution has come up with an advanced silicone polymer membrane that has high oxygen permeability, yet is hydrophobic to keep water from seeping through.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
The mug's lid is made out of polypropylene, a common thermoplastic that is chemical resistant, heat resistant, flame resistant and gas and water permeability resistant, German manufacturer Xometry said.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
Building on cotton’s inherent breathability, textiles can also be made into mesh fabrications for even more air permeability.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Permeability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permeability. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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permeability
noun
per·me·abil·i·ty
ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being permeable
Medical Definition
permeability
noun
per·me·abil·i·ty
ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural permeabilities
: the quality or state of being permeable
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